Sudden large weight gain
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Topic: Sudden large weight gain
Posted By: emmaohara
Subject: Sudden large weight gain
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 8:17am
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Well I had been plodding along putting weight on at a "normal' rate and then i got on the scales this week and had put on 4 kgs, I had not been eating anymore infact had been a bit off food with the heat. Also my hands and feet are swollen but again this is probably from the heat?
I am seeing my mw on thursday should I wait until then to ask her as shes probably very busy as i'm feeling fine otherwise?  Anyone else have this?
Thanks ladies Just had a thought - is this water retention?, any thing I could take for it? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 8:42am
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i would ring her.. as sudden weight gain can be sign of PE..on the other hand you could just be like me and swollen in the heat!!:) I havent put on extra weight but it said in the info that can be one of the signs..but you are also 32 weeks..so could just be that as well:) I wouldn't worry but i would just call and check...
and as far as water retention they told me nothing i could do except rest(yeah righto with another one) ! and feet up when possible.. oh and drinking heaps of water stops it being retained...i have no idea how but it does work.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:42am
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May also be an indicator for gestational diabetes - I'm not sure what the markers are except for a big baby and being extra thirsty, may be good to to get some advice ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 12:23pm
I'm too scared to jump on the scales 
Taking anything for water retention is a no-no. I went to a health food place when I was pregnant with Gina and was told they couldn't give me anything because I was pregnant. None of the herbs etc are considered safe as they may reduce the fluid in your body too much and impact bubs ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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